Lions take TE Michael Williams in 7th round
The Detroit Lions used their penultimate pick in the NFL draft to select Alabama tight end Michael Williams.
Detroit took the 6-5, 278-pound Williams with the fifth pick of Saturday's seventh round, the 211 overall.
The Lions already have tight ends Tony Scheffler and Brandon Pettigrew on the roster and Williams' future with the team could be as a blocker as the Lions seek...
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24 days ago
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Detroit Lions: Tight end options in the draft
With Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler already in the fold, many would scratch their heads at the idea of the Detroit Lions drafting a tight end in 2013. While it’s true the team likely won’t spend a higher pick on a tight end, they could always use depth at the position, being there’s a need for a dependable third option.
In fact, the Lions have already looked at three...
Detroit Lions Links: Tony Scheffler in Line for Expanded Role on Offense?
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Stafford to Scheffler for a first down
Matthew Stafford delivers a quick 8-yard strike to Tony Scheffler for a first down on third-and-7. He sure does make a throw like that look easy, doesn't he?
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November 24, 2011
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NIGHTS ON BROADWAY
Tony Scheffler's jazzy TD dance
Tony Scheffler went all Westside Story on the Panthers today after scoring a 17 yard TD reception.
Tony Scheffler Gets Extra Creativity Points For Latest TD Celebration
Thanks to the great folks at Black Sports Online we were able to finally figure out what Tony Scheffler was doing during his TD celebration today.
I knew immediately because the AT&T Flash Mob commercial is one of my favorite commercials of all time. I am not sure what inspired Scheffler to have this preplanned, but it was awesome.
We agree, it was awesome.
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Video: Tony Scheffler AT&T Flash Mob Commercial TD Celebration
You were probably wondering what in the blue hell was Tony Scheffler doing after he scored this TD during the Panthers vs. Lions game?
I knew immediately because the AT&T Flash Mob commercial is one of my favorite commercials of all time. I am not sure what inspired Scheffler to have this preplanned, but it was awesome.
Maybe I am the only one who thought it was awesome, but...
Falling production: Lions' TE Tony Scheffler getting fewer opportunities
Tony Scheffler made a big enough splash in his first month as a Lion to earn a three-year contract extension. In the season since, Scheffler's production has taken a puzzling and precipitous drop.
Via Lions Blog
October 28, 2011
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Justin Durant, Tony Scheffler still out during Detroit Lions Friday practice
Durant and Scheffler, both suffering from concussions, have not practiced with the team all week.
Via Detroit Lions Football
October 14, 2011
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